Trans related medical care
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transI'll be finishing medical school soon, and starting an externship this summer, I mentioned that several times in a few unrelated posts. I've listed only hospitals and clinics that are LGBT oriented as potential sites.
I want to know if anyone feels its important to receive care from someone who is trans or not and why. Should I even bother listing myself publicly (with clinical consent)? Does it matter to you as an individual if a clinic has medical staff that is within the LGBT community? That or should I shut up and quietly meld away into the medical community at large?
Edit: I realize that I should have been clear, the Medical School I attend covers a wide range of fields. I'm studying as a Medical Assistant, sure I have plans to move on to higher positions, but I am no means a Medical Doctor. Sorry if there was any confusion.
I want to know if anyone feels its important to receive care from someone who is trans or not and why. Should I even bother listing myself publicly (with clinical consent)? Does it matter to you as an individual if a clinic has medical staff that is within the LGBT community? That or should I shut up and quietly meld away into the medical community at large?
Edit: I realize that I should have been clear, the Medical School I attend covers a wide range of fields. I'm studying as a Medical Assistant, sure I have plans to move on to higher positions, but I am no means a Medical Doctor. Sorry if there was any confusion.